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What is Prediabetes

Prediabetes is when blood glucose (sugar) levels in your blood are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes.

Insulin helps your body to change sugars and starches into energy. Your blood glucose levels increase when your body isn't making enough insulin or insulin isn't working as effectively as it has in the past.

Approximately 1 in 3 adults in the United States has prediabetes. There are no symptoms of prediabetes. Many people find out they have prediabetes when they go to a health care professional and have their blood glucose tested.

Risk factors for prediabetes include:

being age 45 years or older

being overweight

having a family history of type 2 diabetes

having high blood pressure

leading a sedentary lifestyle

having had gestational diabetes or given birth to a baby over 9 pounds

If you have prediabetes this does not mean that you WILL develop type 2 diabetes. YOU can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes by losing weight, becoming more physically active, and reducing stress.

Take the test to determine your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, it’s only a few questions: Risk Test.